Category: Science and Tech

Bio-computing, also known as biologically inspired computing or biological computing, is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from biology and computer science to develop new computational models, algorithms, and technologies. It seeks to harness the inherent capabilities of biological systems, such as cells, DNA, and molecular interactions, to perform computation and solve complex problems. Principles […]

In today’s hyper-connected world, technological advancements have brought about remarkable changes in our lives, enhancing communication, convenience, and productivity. However, this rapid pace of innovation has also led to a significant challenge: the proliferation of electronic waste, or e-waste. E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices and equipment, ranging from smartphones and laptops to televisions and […]

Dr Tathagato Rai Dastidar grew up in an environment where science reigned supreme, he recalls. His parents were professors at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, which is the oldest research institute in India. “So, science has been my bread and butter since early childhood. I have always been fascinated and curious about […]

In a groundbreaking revelation that defies conventional scientific wisdom, a team of scientists from Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University has borne witness to a mesmerizing phenomenon – pieces of metal cracking and then miraculously fusing back together without any human intervention. This extraordinary discovery has the potential to herald an engineering revolution, transforming […]

Amid a huge amount of hype around generative AI, a new study from researchers at MIT sheds light on the technology’s impact on work, finding that it increased productivity for workers assigned tasks like writing cover letters, delicate emails, and cost-benefit analyses. The tasks in the study weren’t quite replicas of real work: They didn’t […]